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Suntouched Sailboats appoints D-Zero Northern Agent

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On February 19, 2016

In News, suntouched

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Boat Bits collect their first D-Zero consignment

Suntouched Sailboats are pleased to announce the appointment of Boat Bits of Huddersfield as their D-Zero agent for the North of England.

Rodney Cobb of Suntouched Sailboats said ‘We are impressed by the knowledge and experience at Boat Bits and are pleased that they will be supporting the D-Zero in the North. It’s great that we can now, through Boat Bits, provide regional access to the D-Zero for new fleet development and support for the current fleets in the region.”

Ben Ratcliffe of Boat Bits said “I am excited by the opportunity to be able to offer the D-Zero in our region and have already a significant number of people lining up for trial sails. I am grateful to be involved with the D-Zero as it’s an exciting boat which seems to be gathering a significant following in the UK. It’s fantastic that the D-Zero, after less than 2 years from its introduction, managed to get more race entries in the GJW Direct SailJuice Winter Series than any other class! For me that makes it a winner in terms of enthusiasm from the owners and I am confident that the class will go from strength to strength.’

For more information please contact Suntouched Sailboats – info@suntouched.co.uk or sales@boat-bits.co.uk

Links:

http://www.suntouched.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/Suntouched-Sailboats-120104351376658/?ref=hl
http://www.boat-bits.co.uk
https://www.d-zerosailing.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/devoti.zero

D-Zero upcoming events September 2015

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On August 25, 2015

In Events, News, Open Meetings

With the school holidays almost over and D-Zeros being seen at various large summer events we can now look to get back to some class specific events and open meetings:

13th September 2015 – Shotwick D-Zero Open – Shotwick Lake SC, Near Chester – Now Postponed

26th September 2015 – Hunts D-Zero Open and Demo Day – Hunts SC, Cambridgeshire

There is also Barts Bash on the 20th September so if you club is taking part do try to get out on the water that day for the biggest sailing event in the world.

South Cerney SC Demo Event 22nd August 2015

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On August 10, 2015

In Demo, Events

Suntouched Sailboats, the UK distributor for all Devoti Sailing dinghies, will be holding a demonstration day for the D-Zero single-hander at the club on Saturday 22nd August.

Adrian Brunton of Suntouched will be at the club for demos from 10am through to 4pm. Club member Graham Cooper will be about during the day and, when not keeping people company on the water, will be happy to talk about the D-Zero from his ownership experience. Also Chris Jeffries is expecting to receive his D-Zero at the club same day!

It is planned to have 2 demo boats available, one for people who have reserved a slot via Suntouched and one for any lucky sailors who want to just turn-up and try.  You can book a test slot by emailing Suntouched, contact information below!  The demo boats can be tried with either the standard 8.1M2 rig, recommended for sailors from 72 Kgs upward, or the smaller Blue 6.9M2 rig for lighter sailors.

An impressive video of the D-Zero in action called ‘Flying in Valencia’ can be found on You Tube or on the website d-zerosailing.org, not quite as challenging as lake conditions of course

Suntouched contact details (Rodney Cobb):

Website: http://www.suntouched.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8133 0104

Mobile: +44 (0) 7734251033

E-mail:  info@suntouched.co.uk

Facebook: Suntouched-Sailboats

Testing times for the D-Zero

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On August 10, 2015

In Demo, News

Book yourself for a trial sail in the D-Zero, the exciting singlehander from Devoti Sailing. You can try the boat with either the standard 8.1M2 rig or the smaller 6.9M2 Blue rig. Check out the D-Zero’s build quality, equipment level and attention to detail as well as experiencing one of the most exciting new dinghies on the market. Come and try the D-Zero at one of the events below and see what all of the fuss is about. With fleets developing throughout the UK, this is a great time to join this active and friendly class.

Hayling Island SC – Chichester Harbour Race Week – 17th-21st August – http://chichesterharbourraceweek.sailevent.net/
South Cerney SC – Demo day – 22nd August
Bala SC – August Regatta – 29th – 31st August – http://www.balasc.org.uk/opens.php?eventNo=9

Trial sails in the D-Zero are also available, by arrangement, at Hayling Island, Grafham Water SC and Yorkshire Dales SC.

For more information go to http://www.suntouched.co.uk or to book a trial sail please contact – info@suntouched.co.uk or phone 07734 251033. Class Association – https://www.d-zerosailing.org

Demo Event News – Hill Head SC and Hayling Island

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On June 17, 2015

In Demo, suntouched

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Suntouched Sailboats, in conjunction with Hill Head Sailing Club, will be running a ‘Test a D-Zero day’ at Hill Head Sailing Club this Saturday, 20th June with kick off at 12:00.  Please email info@suntouched.co.uk for more information or to book a test slot.

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Suntouched will soon, also, be announcing a number of other dates and venues as well as running regular test opportunities on Hayling Island most Wednesday afternoons.  To book for a test sail at Hayling Island email info@suntouched.co.uk.  Other test venues are Grafham Water SC, email david@suntouched.co.uk and Yorkshire Dales SC, email john@suntouched.co.uk.

D-Zero upcoming events June/July 2015

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On June 8, 2015

In Events, News, Open Meetings

June is looking to be quite quiet on the D-Zero calendar after the Nationals at Calshot at the end of May. There are some events planned for July with 2 Class events and 3 supported events:

Class Open Meetings:

11th July 2015 – Clevedon SC D-Zero Open – Click here for more information

18th/19th July 2015 – D-Zero north west coastal Championships at West Kirby SC

Class Supported Events:

4th/5th July 2015 – Lord Birkett at Ullswater SC – Click here for the event page

11th/12th July 2015 – Weymouth Dinghy Regatta – Click here for more information

26th to 31st July 2015 – Abersoch Dinghy Week – Click here for more information

D-Zero Coaching and Demo day at Yorkshire Dales SC

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On March 18, 2015

In Events, training

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D-Zeros racing at the Yorkshire Dales SC Brass Monkey 2014 Photo Credit: Nicola Evans

John Turley of JT Sailsport (D-Zero Northern Area Sales Agent) and Yorkshire Dales SC member has arranged a coaching session at Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club on Sunday 12/04/2015 with RYA Coach Peter Robinson.

This is open to any D-Zeros who wish to take part for a small fee (yet to be disclosed) and to join in club racing later in the day. Feedback from Peter will be given throughout the day with the coaching starting at 9.30AM. Peter coached his sons who and went on to win European/World Championship at junior level in the Mirror, so he knows how to teach old dogs new tricks.

The coaching will be joining with other club boats as well due to the small home fleet of D-Zeros (so far) but it will make for realistic starting practice in a mixed fleet.

Hot lunch meal deal for £4.95 at midday, luxury clubhouse with underfloor heating! (Ed’s note: I can vouch for this their clubhouse is amazing and the club is in the prettiest location I have had the pleasure of sailing at).

This may also serve as some good location specific practice for those wish to attend the D-Zero Inland Championships later on in the year which are being hosted by Yorkshire Dales SC.

There will also be the opportunity to try a D-Zero if you have not had a go and wish to see what all the fuss is about.

To book yourself in contact John Turley using any of the methods below:

Phone: 07503 189980 (mobile) 01937 833386 (office)
Website: http://www.jtsailsport.co.uk
Or complete the contact form below:

Emsworth Slipper D-Zero Open Meeting 18th April 2015

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On February 18, 2015

In Demo, News, Open Meetings

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The Emsworth Slipper SC D-Zero open is being sponsored by Suntouched Sailboats. As well as providing prizes they are also taking their demo fleet so if you fancy joining in with the racing or giving a D-Zero a try make sure you get in touch early to avoid disappointment. Emsworth have also indicated that D-Zero sailors are welcome to stay and join in with club racing on the Sunday should they wish to.

For further details click here (Notice of Race and Entry forms).

D-Zero Class at the RYA Dinghy Show 2015

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On February 17, 2015

In Events

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The D-Zero on display at the RYA Dinghy Show 2014

Launched at last year’s dinghy show the Devoti D-Zero has seen a very busy 12 months. With the first boats being delivered in June 2014 the class has grown well since the launch.

With the class association formed and affiliated to the RYA in October 2014 and the Class Association Committee voted for in November 2014 at the inaugural AGM, things have been as busy behind the scenes at they have on the water.

So now at the 2015 RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show, we invite you to visit stand G14 in the West Hall near the Suzuki Main Stage and see what the boat and the class is all about. We have enthusiastic boat owners on hand over both days. The designer of the boat, Daniel Holman, will be on the stand on Saturday and will be available to talk about the original Punk and the development from a one-off concept boat to production D-Zero.

There will be 3 boats on display. 2 D-Zeros, one of which will be in a custom colour (available as a special order). One of the boats will also be sporting the D-Zero Blue rig which is aimed at sailors who are on the light side for the standard D-Zero rig. It was always part of the plan for the boat to have a smaller rig aimed at the lighter sailors. The current standard sail has shown to be remarkably weight tolerant with sailors from as low as 62kg to sailors who are 100kg+ being competitive across the wind range. The 3rd boat will be the boat that started it all, Daniel Holman’s concept boat, the Punk. The Blue rig D-Zero and the Punk will be on the adjacent stand, G10 where you will be able to talk to representatives of Devoti Sailing and Suntouched Sailboats, the manufacturers and UK distributors of the D-Zero.

Demo Events Report – Draycote Water and Island Barn

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On November 18, 2014

In Demo

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Boats ready for action at the Draycote Demo Weekend – Photo Credit Duncan Laverty

Conditions weren’t ideal at Draycote Water Sailing Club for the Devoti D-Zero road show but an enthusiastic group of Laser, Solo, Blaze, Fireball and Supernova sailors had a test sail of the D-Zero in winds ranging from 5kts on the Saturday to a maximum of 8kts on the Sunday. Participants had travelled from as far afield as Chester and London and all were delighted by the performance, with the possibility of some boat purchases in the near future.

Conditions at Island Barn were also not ideal. The demo boats are still there until this coming weekend. Please contact Island Barn SC directly to arrange a demo. More details to follow.

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